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RPJ 939L

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,472 mi
Last recorded27,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPJ 939L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 27,472 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 27,207 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 26,867 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 26,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 26,092 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 25,516 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 25,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower king pin bottom pin and bush slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,378 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,963 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,622 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,376 miles

Oil leak

slight play in trunions

Fail 9 Feb 2010 23,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

slight play in trunions

Fail 7 Sep 2009 23,369 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front tyres slightly out of shape

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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RPJ 939L is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPJ 939L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPJ 939L registered?

RPJ 939L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 10 July 1973.

Is RPJ 939L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPJ 939L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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